Basal Ganglia Ischemic Stroke: The Unforeseen Progression of Tuberculosis Epididymo-Orchitis
Department
Radiology
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease with broad pulmonary and extrapulmonary clinical manifestations. Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB) is a complex extrapulmonary infection known for its diverse clinical features including meningitis, tuberculoma, and spinal arachnoiditis. Particularly, tuberculosis meningitis can further lead to complications such as ischemic stroke. This article presents a challenging case of a 35-year-old male patient initially diagnosed with epididymo-orchitis, followed by viral-like central nervous system symptoms, ultimately complicated by tuberculosis meningitis and basal ganglia ischemic stroke. This case presentation underscores the diagnostic complexities associated with CNS-TB and emphasizes on the critical need for heightened awareness of the wide-ranging clinical presentations that can potentially delay early disease recognition and management.
First Page
e46640
DOI
10.7759/cureus.46640
Volume
15
Issue
10
Publication Date
10-1-2023
PubMed ID
37937015
Recommended Citation
Mengstu, A., Belay, S., Chakko, M. N., & Bala, A. (2023). Basal Ganglia Ischemic Stroke: The Unforeseen Progression of Tuberculosis Epididymo-Orchitis. Cureus, 15 (10), e46640. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.46640